June 1, 2007
Black20 News
It's been a while since I've posted a Black20 News Update, but it's back in full effect! Hopefully these fun websites and news clips will get you through your day and into the weekend! Have a good one... Now, take it away, Jessie!
BLACK20 News Update
May 31, 2007
Shear Genius Finale
Last night was the finale of the first season of Bravo's Shear Genius. I've been a big fan of the show and was very excited for the finale. Unfortunately, it just didn't deliver the excitement I had hoped for. I guess I compare all of Bravo's shows to Project Runway (which doesn't come back until the Fall, ugh!) and the high-impact finales it has delivered. I think it was a fun show, but almost just like another challenge... didn't feel like the big end to the season like I thought it would.
So, in the finale the three finalist, Daisy, Anthony and Ben, had to makeover three models in three hours! Each style was unique... one had to use color, one could be whatever they wanted, and the final cut had to be the famous Vidal Sassoon bob. To the contestants surprise, Vidal actually showed up to judge their finale challenge. No pressure!
Once the stylists learned their challenge, they then had to choose a clothing designer, then choose three dresses from that line to use in their hair show (I know, there was a lot of choosing.) Once the stylists chose their designers, their models were automatically assigned to them, and the competition began!
The reason I say that the finale wasn't very exciting was mostly because each of the stylists are so talented. All three of them made some really nice hair styles and cuts, which made it hard to pick who was going to win. I think one of the most fun parts about Project Runway (sorry to bring it up again) is watching the designers' final collections come down the runway and seeing the really pretty and really ugly looks. All of Shear Genius's finalists made nice styles... nothing gross, unfortunately!
In the end it was Anthony who was named the Genius of the competition. His styles were all very fresh and clean. He titled his collection "Modern Movement" and the judges loved it. The problem was that they like everyone's stuff (except maybe Daisy's wet curls) so the ending was fairly anti-climatic. All in all, it was a really fun series and I hope Bravo brings it back for a second season. You can view everyone's final cuts over at BravoTV.com, plus lots of videos and blogs.
Until next season... Go shake it!
So, in the finale the three finalist, Daisy, Anthony and Ben, had to makeover three models in three hours! Each style was unique... one had to use color, one could be whatever they wanted, and the final cut had to be the famous Vidal Sassoon bob. To the contestants surprise, Vidal actually showed up to judge their finale challenge. No pressure!Once the stylists learned their challenge, they then had to choose a clothing designer, then choose three dresses from that line to use in their hair show (I know, there was a lot of choosing.) Once the stylists chose their designers, their models were automatically assigned to them, and the competition began!The reason I say that the finale wasn't very exciting was mostly because each of the stylists are so talented. All three of them made some really nice hair styles and cuts, which made it hard to pick who was going to win. I think one of the most fun parts about Project Runway (sorry to bring it up again) is watching the designers' final collections come down the runway and seeing the really pretty and really ugly looks. All of Shear Genius's finalists made nice styles... nothing gross, unfortunately!
In the end it was Anthony who was named the Genius of the competition. His styles were all very fresh and clean. He titled his collection "Modern Movement" and the judges loved it. The problem was that they like everyone's stuff (except maybe Daisy's wet curls) so the ending was fairly anti-climatic. All in all, it was a really fun series and I hope Bravo brings it back for a second season. You can view everyone's final cuts over at BravoTV.com, plus lots of videos and blogs.Until next season... Go shake it!
May 29, 2007
Amazing Animal Video
I found this amazing home video on the web yesterday and had to share. It's a video from a safari in Africa. The videographer catches a pride of lions stalking a herd of buffalo near a watering hole. The lions catch a baby buffalo, but almost lose their prey to some crocodiles in the water! Amazingly enough, the lions keep the calf, but the herd returns and gets the calf back into their group. Amazing stuff. Check it out.
May 28, 2007
Memorial Day with Maroon 5
Happy Memorial Day everyone! I hope you had a nice holiday weekend, and got to enjoy some of the beautiful weather we've had (in the East, at least.) I spent most of the weekend outdoors with my friends, which was really great. It's definitely about time I put some pigment back in my pasty, New York skin.
I actually had to work a little bit this morning, but I'm definitely not complaining. Although I had to get up early it wasn't that bad, because I went to NBC's TODAY Show to see Maroon 5 perform as a part of their Summer Concert Series. I got to stand in the photographer's pen with the papparazzi and take photos of the show... pretty fun for me since I like to take pix of the concerts anyway. Here's some of my favorite shots; some of whichwill be available on iVillage.com tomorrow are now available on iVillage.com!
I actually had to work a little bit this morning, but I'm definitely not complaining. Although I had to get up early it wasn't that bad, because I went to NBC's TODAY Show to see Maroon 5 perform as a part of their Summer Concert Series. I got to stand in the photographer's pen with the papparazzi and take photos of the show... pretty fun for me since I like to take pix of the concerts anyway. Here's some of my favorite shots; some of which
May 25, 2007
Photo Blog: Central Park Conservatory Garden
Today's photo blog goes to show you that really cool things can be right around the corner, and you may not even know about them. Last weekend my friend Jake took me to the Central Park Conservatory Garden which is only a few blocks from my house. I had no idea such a beautiful place was so close by. Here's the website if you don't believe me. We set out to take some photos that he could turn into art in the future. Here are some of the resulting photos.
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